To the greatest extent practicable, feasible and lawful, cases involving members of the same family are heard by one Family Court in order to minimize court appearances, reduce the risk of conflicting court orders and ensure quality decisions based on the full knowledge of the issues affecting the family.

The Mental Health and Habilitation Branch of the Family Court processes matters relating to the hospitalization and continued treatment of persons found to be in need of mental health services and to persons with intellectual disabilities.